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Cre8tive Play @ Sharen Jane's

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY · Kent
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Cre8tive Play is an independent nursery in Ashford, Kent, offering childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established in 2012 by Sharen Galvin, who brings four decades of experience in the childcare sector, the nursery prides itself on creating a warm, homely atmosphere where children feel secure and content.

The dedicated team at Cre8tive Play is committed to providing a professional, high-quality, and nurturing environment, encouraging children to develop confidence and independence. They base their activities on the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance, incorporating various engaging play topics such as painting, cooking, and outdoor exploration.

The nursery also offers healthy, cooked meals and frequently organises local excursions, aiming to keep children inspired, challenged, and engaged through diverse learning experiences. Starting January 2026, their baby room will re-open in a dedicated space, and from September 2026, the nursery will return to offering full-time care.

Our ethos

“Learning through play in a safe and stimulating environment”

What it's like

Children enjoy attending this welcoming setting and confidently explore a wide range of activities that support their age and stage of development. Babies enjoy sensory resources, while toddlers and pre-schoolers engage with various activities in a large room. All children benefit from developing skills in the spacious garden and build strong relationships with their key person.

Homely EnvironmentExperienced StaffLearning Through PlayOfsted Good Rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm each weekday for 48 weeks of the year

Food

We can provide a wide range of cooked meals and desserts for a small cost.

Age range

3 months and 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 3 June 2024 · Kate Williams

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy attending this welcoming setting and confidently explore a wide range of activities that support their age and stage of development. Babies enjoy sensory resources, while toddlers and pre-schoolers engage with various activities in a large room. All children benefit from developing skills in the spacious garden and build strong relationships with their key person.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff are extremely reflective of their practice and have worked hard to build a curriculum that suits all children.
  • Staff ensure that they take children's needs and next steps into consideration, to enable consistent progress.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to develop good communication and language skills.
  • Managers and room leads have developed a curriculum which is varied and ambitious for every child.
  • The support for families is good.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of transition times, to ensure all children know the routines and expectations
  • 2strengthen staff understanding of how to use key opportunities in activities, to support all children to become fully immersed in the learning experiences on offer.
Inspection #10349107 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that their children have made good progress since attending.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff gain professional advice about children, to ensure any identified gaps in learning are swiftly closed.

Outdoor space

All children enjoy developing various skills within the spacious garden. Children spot different snails within the large garden and staff encourage them to find out more and to practise drawing their varied patterns and sizes of the creatures.

Parent Reviews

5.0
(5)
Kirstyn Read
6 years ago

My son has attended Cre8tive Play since he was 4 months old - he will be starting school this year! The staff are what makes this nursery truly special - they are all kind and fair. I appreciate the communication I have had from them over the years and my son has thrived there, knowing he is safe and cared for. The venue is also lovely with a play area outside which they use daily - weather permitting - I think being outside is essential for kids! Cre8tive Play really is a fantastic nursery.

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Vic Pestridge
6 years ago

Cre8tive Play have looked after both my girls and my youngest is in her last year. The staff have had wonderful relationships with both our children and us as parents. They do lovely activities and both our girls have flourished in the environment the nursery provides. The staff have shown so much love and care and have always gone that extra mile to ensure our children are happy and content.

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katana washington
2 years ago

Honestly can't fault this nursery. Outstanding care for my girl. Always give me an in depth low down on her day, always changed, well fed and happy. Staff go above and beyond to teach my daughter new skills and she's just so happy. Couldn't be more thankful and couldn't recommend enough 🥰

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Cherie Newman
9 years ago

Absolutely brilliant! Lovely, supportive staff. My daughter has attended since she was a baby and is now 4yrs old. She looks forward to going to nursery every session. Honestly couldn't fault either of Cre8tive Plays nurseries.

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Nicola Finch
6 years ago

I have a 4 year old and 2 year old that attend the nursery. The service provided and quality of care is outstanding! I couldn’t be happier knowing how well my children are cared for. The thought and effort that goes into activity’s is amazing. I couldn’t rate them higher or be more happy to recommend their services.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

3 June 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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